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This is one of the very best places to see enchanting views of the wonderful medieval town of San Gimignano. At the right times of day it must be a photographer's paradise. The Rocca used to be a castle and from the viewpoint one can see the towers of the town which are absolutely amazing and the surrounding countryside. It...
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San Gimignano, what a stunning pace, OK there will probably be too many tourists whatever time you go but what atmosphere, what wonderful views, what amazing architecture. Ensure you have your camera batteries fully charged because you will need them. If you want a snack there is a Pizza house in the main street which sells slices, admittedly for around...
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The Rocca is a beautiful place to just sit and unwind and listen to the occasional musician play. I love going there very early in the morning or late in the evening when it is more quite and a totally different place. Unfortunately many people just walk up the steps to the viewpoint take a photo and come back down,...
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We visited this location twice during our trip to San Gimignano. Once in the late afternoon and once in the morning around 8:00am. The light was completely different at both times and it's recommended getting up early to see the place with no one around. Everyone is goes to the overlook point next to the wine museum, but be sure...
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Lovely little outdoor area with fantastic views , only a little walk from the Main Street but well worth a visit. If you are lucky someone may be playing a harp while you walk around, and a great little wine shop with the history of the local grapes.

If you want to see Tuscany, this is the best place. There is a steep climb from the courtyard so make sure you have a good set of shoes. However, even an older group of people were able to climb with zero issues. Additionally, the city was putting on a medieval festival on 15 Jun which made for an awesome...
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This was probably our highlight on visiting the town on a wet and windy Thursday. Our visit wasn't helped by the weather, but having the beautiful medieval town totally over run with 'white van men' and market stalls obliterating the view of the piazzas and buildings, plus bus loads of tourists and school parties, I would fully recommend an early...
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